Director, IT Engineering

Tech Data APAC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Data is seeking an Engineering Director to lead global engineering, integration, configuration, security and support for software, cloud and hardware solutions. The role emphasizes strategic technology planning, risk management, and cross-functional leadership across large teams.

The candidate will build technology roadmaps, guide project delivery, and collaborate with executives to align technology with business objectives, while maintaining up-to-date security and resilient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10 years in relevant work.
• Experience: 1–3 years directly managing/supervising employees.
• Senior level certifications in multiple technical domains (as referenced).

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated teams to deliver prioritized projects on time and within budget.
• Develop strategic technology proposals to sustain and improve business performance.
• Ensure technology products have up-to-date security defenses and dependable operations.
• Collaborate to define multi-year technology investment roadmaps to prevent obsolescence.
• Prioritize and resource initiatives to optimize value and manage risk.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand and contribute to commercial strategy.
• Continuously update technical and industry knowledge.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Master's / Postgraduate Degree in CS or Related Field

MBA (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Responsible for leading global engineering, integration, configuration, security and support for software, cloud and/or hardware solutions that run and grow the business. This Director will be at ease when interacting with peer and higher executives in problem solving and strategy situations, providing insights about current and future technology capabilities. These interactions will feed a planning process to create a technology roadmap and pipeline of projects to be delivered. The Engineering Director is responsible for pipeline management and project delivery. This leader will be an expert in one or more business and technical domains such as sales, customer service, order processing, web services, business intelligence, server vitualization, containerization and resiliency engineering. The Engineering Director role may tilt toward broad responsibilities (20+ staff) or focus at a deeper level on strategic technology capabilities that require unique skills to implement. All leaders at this level are expected to facilitate communication flow, maintain an inclusive and positive work environment, coach and mentor co-corkers, manage resources effectively, consistently deliver on commitments, proactively and effectively manage risk, and perform other management duties, guided by defined policies, principles and objectives.

• Manage integrated teams to deliver prioritized projects on time and within budget (30%)
• Leverage business and technology knowledge to lead development of strategic technology proposals for sustaining and improving business performance (20%)
• Ensure technology products in use maintain up to date security defenses and are effectively supported for dependable operations (15%)
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to define and maintain multi-year technology investment roadmaps that prevent technology obsolescence, efficiently support the commercial strategy, and provide flexibiity to pivot as needed in the future. (10%)
• Effectively prioritize and resource initiatives to optimize value and risk management (10%)
• Collaborate with business leaders and SMEs to understand and contribute to commercial strategy (10%)
• Continuously update technical and industry knowledge (5%)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage integrated teams to deliver prioritized projects on time and within budget (30%)
• Leverage business and technology knowledge to lead development of strategic technology proposals for sustaining and improving business performance (20%)
• Ensure technology products in use maintain up to date security defenses and are effectively supported for dependable operations (15%)
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to define and maintain multi-year technology investment roadmaps that prevent technology obsolescence, efficiently support the commercial strategy, and provide flexibiity to pivot as needed in the future. (10%)
• Effectively prioritize and resource initiatives to optimize value and risk management (10%)
• Collaborate with business leaders and SMEs to understand and contribute to commercial strategy (10%)
• Continuously update technical and industry knowledge (5%)

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Additional duties as assigned
• Meets attendance and punctuality standards

Qualifications

Experience:

• 8 to 10 Years of relevant work experience.
• 1 to 3 Years of experience directly managing / supervising employees.

Education & Certifications

• Master's / Postgraduate Degree with Computer Science or Related Field of Study preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science or Related field of study required.
• Other Education / Certifications: MBA equally desirable to MS in Computer Science

Senior level certifications in multiple technical domains

Working Conditions

• Consistent non-standard work or overtime as business requires.
• On-call availability required as necessary.
• Professional, office environment.
• Some travel required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
• Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.
• Able to create and conduct formal presentations.
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Able to negotiate skillfully, promote/sell ideas persuasively, and close transactions with mutually beneficial results.
• Possesses strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards in conducting internal and external business activities.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Able to exhibit ability to be sensitive to the needs, concerns, and feelings of others.
• Able to quickly learn new systems and technology.
• Able to use relevant computer system applications at an advanced level.

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion.

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well‑being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer‑to‑peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co‑workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer‑led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.